Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Perfect $4.00 a Gallon Car - 2000 Plymouth Neon
  By MadScotsMan - September 29 - 6:43 am

  We purchased the Neon in 2002 with 12,000 miles. It now has 113,000 miles and contrary to what some might say, this has been a reliable, fun and economical car. I still average over 30 mpg, my best being 39.9 on a long highway trip. There have been no unusual repairs, just the normal repairs. At 113k, I have finally replaced the springs, struts and stabilizer bars (went with SRT4 springs/bars/STS)and am in need of brakes. Thats it. This is the fifth Neon in my family and Id definitely buy another if they were still made. Great car, a blast to drive, good in snow and really reliable...and I am in no way easy on cars!

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  Loved my first car - 2000 Plymouth Neon
  By lmatracia - September 28 - 1:55 pm

  My dad got my first car, 2000 Plymouth Neon, with 44k for $3500 in 2010. The only major problem I ever encountered was the radiator went out at about 60k (which is VERY typical). I also had the tie rod end snap, but that was only because when the original owner replaced it they put the wrong part on. Overall I loved this car, i never worried about it breaking down and it got great mpg. Very reliable and worth the money. Unfortunately it was wrecked in the front end when someone hit me in a truck head on and drove off, i only had state minimum so was unable to fix the car. :( was very sad to see it go. I now drive a 2000 pt cruiser (which i also enjoy driving)

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  Pleased with my Neon - 2000 Plymouth Neon
  By satifsfied neon owne - May 30 - 5:00 pm

  I bought my 2000 Plymouth Neon in 2001 with 26,000 miles on it. It now has 113,000 miles! I am pleased with it, considering I only paid $8,500 for it in 2001. When I got it, I had three different people tell me that I made a mistake when I bought it, so I was scared. After 4.5 years, I am pleased. I had an oil leak and replaced a valve cover gasket, cam sensor, and rear seal. It fixed it. That cost around $350-$400 to fix. I have changed the brake pads, spark plugs/wires, air filters and oil changes. This is all I have done to car. Hopefully the car will last me another year or two.

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  Nice car - 2000 Plymouth Neon
  By mechcanix - November 23 - 10:16 am

  Bought car used 8 years ago now have 180,000 mi. A bit noisy at highway speeds. Engine has rear main oil leak and sprak plug tubes leak oil but the car is very depenable always starts. Ive taken it on long trips. Great mileage

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  One of the Best! :) - 2000 Plymouth Neon
  By Pete13 - January 6 - 2:03 pm

  This is the second Neon I have owned and this is the even better that the first. Very good reliability and spunky at the same time. The body is well designed and it is very quiet and quick on the highways/interstate. Would feel safe to drive anywhere.

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  Fun to drive - 5 speed - 2000 Plymouth Neon
  By TomG - July 11 - 9:13 pm

  Bought this car for my wife when it was new in 2000. Except for the fact that since it was new, it has always seemed like it has an occasional engine misfire (the dealer replaced the spark plugs and wires under warranty), the car has been great and with over 92,000 miles, the only thing I have needed to do besides normal maintenance (oil changes, etc.) is replace the front brake pads which I did myself for about $25. The best thing I did was to replace the OEM tires with some 195-60R15 Firestone Indy 500 tires. What a difference that made in handling! After the warranty expires, Ive been using synthetic oil with 10 - 15000 miles between oil changes, but changing filters at 5,000 miles.

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  Transmission Failure - 2000 Plymouth Neon
  By transmissiontrouble - October 25 - 10:00 am

  What a bummer, 41,000 miles and the transmission decided to stop working. The ten transmission shops I contacted were quick to explain that these transmissions are quite possibly the worst ever manufactured by any one company. The lowest quote I recieved for the rebuild was 2,300. Ok run the blue book on the car, or better yet contact some local dealers and have them tell you what its worth. Darn near nothing. Its to bad,I liked this car but will never purchase another Chrysler product again. Maybe Ill look at Hyundai, hey 10 100k powertrain warrranty, how could I go wrong?

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  Best car Ive ever owned - 2000 Plymouth Neon
  By Crzy8 - May 19 - 12:30 pm

  Owned and driven for about 7 years; average daily commute of 70 miles. Purchased at 60,000 miles; now at 163,000 and going strong. Its had a chronic oil leak since around 90,000 - tried to have a couple different mechanics chase it down, but its deep in the engine and repair estimate was more than half the $4,000 I paid for the car. But it runs fine and I dont mind a little incontinence. Otherwise, it handles nice, always starts, and has been extremely low maintenance.

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  its all good, not great but good - 2000 Plymouth Neon
  By jmca1583 - January 31 - 10:00 am

  I heaerd all kinds of rumors that neons fell apart within a year after purchase, but Ive had mine for 3 years without a single major problem. ive done really well with maintenance aside from a few late oil changes, and the car has held up really well. Im up to 96,000 miles on the thing (i drive EVERYWHERE) and its been without a problem.

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  Great 1st car - 2000 Plymouth Neon
  By nimnut - December 11 - 4:30 pm

  This was my first car and I bought it with 23,000 miles on it. I had to replace the clockswitch within a year, but that was due to a poor repair job the first time. No other major repairs in 4 years after driving about 500 miles back and forth from college to home 4 or 5 times a year. My only complaints: brakes squeak a lot when wet or if not used in a couple of days even when brand new. No trunk latch! Its horrible to have to turn off the car to open the trunk. Paint has been cracked and peeling on the bumper for about 2 years. There is some vibration and noise from the engine that started about a year after purchase. Fabulous, cheap, first car purchase.